Genesis 49:6 · KJV

"O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁴Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father's bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.

⁵Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.

⁶O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall.

⁷Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel.

⁸Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee.

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Reflection Questions

How do you navigate relationships with those who have hurt others?

What does it mean for you to seek peace in your community?

When have you felt the need to distance yourself from negative influences?

Life Application

community

Promote peace and unity in your community by addressing issues of conflict and division.

personal integrity

Reflect on your actions and their impact on others. Strive for a life of integrity and honor.

People in This Verse

LeviOT

Levi, another son of Jacob, joined his brother Simeon in avenging Dinah's honor, which established the Levites as a distinct tribe.

First appearance: Genesis 29:34

SimeonOT

Simeon was one of Jacob's twelve sons and a key figure in the violent retribution against Shechem for the assault on his sister Dinah.

First appearance: Genesis 29:33

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